How far is Springfield, IL from Richwoods, IL?
The driving distance from Springfield, IL to Richwoods, IL is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Richwoods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Richwoods.
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Start on East Washington Street
1206 ft · 42 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 12th Street
1013 ft · 36 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn straight onto Clear Lake Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto North Dirksen Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · North Dirksen Parkway
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Turn left
538 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue on North Webster Street
2218 ft · 35 sec · North Webster Street
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Turn left onto West Park Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · West Park Street
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Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29
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Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road
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Continue on West Washington Street
1 km · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Poplar Street
3072 ft · 1 min · North Poplar Street
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Turn straight onto Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on County Road 2400 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E
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Continue on 300 East Road
15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard
1844 ft · 24 sec · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I-70 East: Effingham
1644 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate 70
30.7 mi · 33 min · Interstate 70
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Take the exit slight right toward Fayette Avenue
1654 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Fayette Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Fayette Avenue
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Turn right onto South Willow Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Willow Street
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Continue on County Road 1300
7.4 mi · 11 min · County Road 1300
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Continue on West Center Street
15.8 mi · 24 min · West Center Street
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Turn slight right
1086 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto North 1100th Avenue
12 mi · 18 min · North 1100th Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
2637 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on W Main St
1 km · 57 sec · W Main St
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Continue on East 1050th Avenue
6.9 mi · 10 min · East 1050th Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East 1050th Ave
5.3 mi · 9 min · East 1050th Ave
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Continue on North Washington Street
922 ft · 19 sec · North Washington Street
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Continue on West Washington Street
98 m · 7 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on West Franklin Street
2974 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn left onto East 700th Avenue
1.4 mi · 5 min · East 700th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2000th Street
686 ft · 32 sec · North 2000th Street
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Turn right onto East 720th Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · East 720th Avenue
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Continue on East 675th Avenue
2484 ft · 2 min · East 675th Avenue
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Turn left onto North 2100th Street
1109 ft · 51 sec · North 2100th Street
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Turn right onto East 700th Avenue
48 m · 7 sec · East 700th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 700th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Richwoods.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Interstate 70
Merge slight left onto Interstate 70
30.7 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Richwoods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Richwoods?
The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Springfield and 83.5 miles from Richwoods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.21 one way or $44.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Richwoods.
Stop Ideas Near Avena
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avena.
Effingham
Centralia station
Mattoon station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Richwoods. Straight-line distance: 125.9 mi (202.61 km).
#1 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.
| Population | 113,671 |
| Coordinates | 39.8017200, -89.6437100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richwoods
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 5,724 |
| Coordinates | 38.9581000, -87.5541900 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richwoods (-87.55419, 38.9581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.41 | $54.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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